BREAKING NEWS: A motorcyclist has reportedly died following a serious two-vehicle road traffic collision at the junction of Knapton Hill and South Road in Smith’s Parish on Monday evening.
According to a statement issued by the Bermuda Police Service Media Relations Unit, the collision involved a micro rental car and a motorcycle at the busy intersection. The motorcycle rider was transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital with serious injuries.
TNN News understands from a highly reliable source that the injured motorcyclist has since succumbed to those injuries. While official confirmation from the Bermuda Police Service is still pending.
The collision resulted in the closure of the roadway for a substantial period while police officers and forensic investigators processed the scene. Authorities thanked motorists and area residents for their patience and cooperation during the investigation.
The circumstances surrounding the collision remain under investigation.
TNN News extends its sincere condolences and thoughts to all those affected by this tragic incident and will continue to monitor this developing story.
Stay tuned to TNN News for further updates on this breaking story.
NEWS UPDATE: It was reported that the rental vehicle was proceeding east on South Road, approaching Knapton Hill, while the motorcycle was travelling in the opposite direction.
The bike rider, a 23-year-old male, appears to have lost control of the motorcycle as he negotiated a left hand bend on South Road, at the junction with Knapton Hill.
The motorcycle entered the eastbound lane into the path of the rental car, and the two vehicles became involved in a collision.
The motorcycle rider sustained injuries which were deemed to be life threatening. He was attended to at the scene by EMTs who immediately commenced life saving measures.
The injured male was transported by ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, where sadly, he was pronounced dead a short time after.
An investigation into this matter has commenced and anyone with information is asked to contact Police Constable, Asaph Rawlins, on 717-2123 or via email at, arawlins@bps.bm. You may also call the main police number, 295-0011.
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